20 Creative Prepper Gifts Under $20
Most preppers have so many things on their wishlist that it may seem like only those with a lot of spare money can manage it. Starting out, most of us have purchased cheaply made items, not realizing just how low-quality they really were. Imagine being in a severe emergency only to find that the gear in your bug out bag either breaks the first time you use it. That’s a nightmare scenario, for sure.
You don’t have to be a victim of cheap and poor quality survival gear and supplies — not when your life could depend on it!
We’ve combed through dozens of online products that we either use ourselves or have been recommended to us by others. Each of these prepper gifts is under $20, but the are still solid quality items, not cheap dime-store items.
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These items are a solid foundation to get started and they make great gifts and, in some cases, stocking stuffers. They’re also excellent upgrades for anyone who has been preparing just a bit longer and wants to improve their kit. Have kids or grandkids? These inexpensive gifts are also a great way for them to get started. I still remember getting my first pocket knife (a knife I still own) as a kid, and my eldest loves his new mess kit.
Food and Water
1. Herb Terrarium – Small, portable, easy to use, and herbs are good for both cooking and (sometimes) herbal medicine. What’s not to love?
2. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter – The LifeStraw is only for one person, but provides water immediately, no need for boiling water, adding bleach or anything else. It’s easy enough that even very young children can safely use one.
3. Mess kit – In addition to the standard bowl, cup, and utensils, this kit has a small cutting board and container for spices. My teenage Scout loves having the spice shaker and there are 7 colors to choose from — even pink!
4. Pie Iron Sandwich Cooker – I’ll admit it. I just like hot sandwiches, as detailed in this article. This makes it easy to make them over a campfire. It’s just like when I went camping as a little girl.
5. WAPI (Water Pasteurization Indicator) – Tiny, effective, and a great way to purify water, the WAPI makes a great addition to any emergency kit. It takes roughly the same amount of work for a cup of water or a big pot full of water.
Basics
6. Dryer balls and / or soapnuts – Dryer balls last for years. Once you have a set, you don’t need to buy dryer sheets again. Soapnuts don’t last nearly that long, but they are an all-natural, easily portable alternative to “regular” laundry detergent.
7. DIY (Small) Emergency kit: mylar blanket, meds from home (small pill organizer with six to ten tablets each of ibuprofen, headache tablets, and antihistamine), water bottle, food, water purification tablets (or a Life Straw), black trash bag, fleece blanket – This combination covers the most basic immediate needs in an emergency. Having a mylar and fleece blanket may seem redundant, but it will be softer and warmer than either one alone possibly could be.(Note: Some items are in a multi-pack but you only need to include one in the kit.)
8. Flash drive – Use one just to store copies of all your critical documents, as listed here. By the way, that’s a plural “you” because you’ll need to include documents for everyone you are responsible for, whether that’s your family or another group. Add to the flash drive any other important files you need, such as .pdfs or even copies of e-books. Family photos, too.
9. Solar flashlight or UVPaqlite – Batteries die, and we run out of them. Everyone, prepper or not, should have at least one flashlight (preferably a few) that does not rely on batteries. These are both great options. If you’re unfamiliar with UVPaqlite products, I reviewed them in this article.(Note: The solar flashlight here is over $20, but it’s for a two pack, making each one under $20.)
10. Crackle Finish Zippo Lighter – Sure, you can buy a lighter for $0.99 in the checkout line, but can you rely on it? When it counts? This is the classic Zippo lighter. It’s refillable, with a lifetime “fix it free” warranty, and Made in the USA.
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